Protection of rights and interests of athletes, coaches and sports clubs
At our law firm GCLegalTax, we specialize in safeguarding the rights and interests of athletes (tennis, squash, padel and other sports), coaches and sports clubs. Focus is on taxation of income and other key legal matters in the sports industry. Our team brings deep expertise to ensure our clients thrive both on and off the court.
Recognized for our sports law acumen, we provide tailored legal solutions, including:
Income Taxation & Financial Structuring: Offering strategic guidance to optimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with domestic and international tax regulations for athletes, coaches, and sports organizations.
Representation: Advising on contracts for player/coach engagements or transfers, talent management, with a keen eye on financial and tax implications. We also represent athletes, coaches and sports organizations before competent state bodies, sport arbitrations and courts.
Endorsements and Sponsorships: Helping players secure favourable terms in agreements with global brands while ensuring proper tax treatment of sponsorship earnings.
Sports Governance & Organizational Support: Assisting sports’ governing bodies and organizations with governance, corporate structure, and compliance issues.
Intellectual Property Protection: Helping clients within branding proceedings i.e. trademark registration and defending against unauthorized use of athlete names and/or brands.
Goran Ćiraković, an attorney-at-law and former tennis player, is a part of GCLegalTax team. His firsthand experience in the sport gives him a unique perspective on the needs and challenges athletes face. Having transitioned from a tennis career to law, Goran provides valuable insight into the intricacies of representing athletes in the highly competitive world of tennis, as well in other sports.
We are committed to delivering the strategic, professional support needed to protect your financial and professional interests at every stage of your career or operation.
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